The Fast Diet
By Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer
Published by
Short Books, Ltd
ISBN 9781780721989
Category Self-help/food
Spring 2014
Synopsis
The official 5:2 diet
Is it possible to eat well, most of the time, and get slimmer and healthier as you do it? With the fast diet it is.
This revolutionary new approach is simple: you eat normally five days a week, then for just two days you cut your calories (500 for women, 600 for men). Scientific trials of Intermittent Fasting have shown that it will not only help the pounds fly off but also lower your risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Includes a calorie counter, colour sections of Fast 500 and Fast 600 menu plans.
Is it possible to eat well, most of the time, and get slimmer and healthier as you do it? With the fast diet it is.
This revolutionary new approach is simple: you eat normally five days a week, then for just two days you cut your calories (500 for women, 600 for men). Scientific trials of Intermittent Fasting have shown that it will not only help the pounds fly off but also lower your risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Includes a calorie counter, colour sections of Fast 500 and Fast 600 menu plans.
Author's Biography
Dr Michael Mosley is a British journalist, producer and TV presenter. Mimi Spencer is a journalist and author, and a feature-writer and columnist for titles including the Mail, the Evening Standard, the Guardian, the Spectator, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, and Observer Food Monthly. She is the author of 101 Things To Do Before You Diet (Transworld 2010).
Dr Michael Mosley, the medical journalist who first alerted the world to the Intermittent Fasting phenomenon, presents the fascinating science behind the 5:2 diet. Mimi Spencer, award-winning food and fashion writer, explains the practicalities of how to go about it
Dr Michael Mosley, the medical journalist who first alerted the world to the Intermittent Fasting phenomenon, presents the fascinating science behind the 5:2 diet. Mimi Spencer, award-winning food and fashion writer, explains the practicalities of how to go about it
Reviews
The biggest diet revolution since the Atkins --Daily Mail
The only diet you'll ever need --Mail on Sunday
The diet that works --Radio Times
The year's most talked about weight-loss trend --Daily Express
Intermittent fasting is ideal for those of us who can just about manage to be good, but lack the long-distance rigour of saints --Allison Pearson
"A modern phenomenon...it sometimes seems as if every other person you meet is following the Fast Diet." --The Guardian
The scientific evidence that Intermittent Fasting can have numerous health benefits is strong --Professor Mark Mattson, National Institute on Aging
"A modern phenomenon...it sometimes seems as if every other person you meet is following the Fast Diet." --The Guardian
The scientific evidence that Intermittent Fasting can have numerous health benefits is strong --Professor Mark Mattson, National Institute on Aging
Price £7.99
The only diet you'll ever need --Mail on Sunday
The diet that works --Radio Times
The year's most talked about weight-loss trend --Daily Express
Intermittent fasting is ideal for those of us who can just about manage to be good, but lack the long-distance rigour of saints --Allison Pearson
"A modern phenomenon...it sometimes seems as if every other person you meet is following the Fast Diet." --The Guardian
The scientific evidence that Intermittent Fasting can have numerous health benefits is strong --Professor Mark Mattson, National Institute on Aging
"A modern phenomenon...it sometimes seems as if every other person you meet is following the Fast Diet." --The Guardian
The scientific evidence that Intermittent Fasting can have numerous health benefits is strong --Professor Mark Mattson, National Institute on Aging
Price £7.99
Reader Comments
This book has completely changed my life, I will be following this way of eating for the rest of my life, no more yo-yo dieting for me.
Inspirational!
Just started. Easy, doable and already seeing and feeling results.
Wonderful style of eating that has enpowered me to have the healthy body that I want.
Fantastic book. Has changed my life!
Changed my life on how I view diets! Nothing can beat it!
It all makes sense - the way to watch or lose weight and the additional health benefits. Brilliantly written.
Great concept that actually works
This book changed my life. The way to live to eliminate 'dieting' forever simply explained.
Revolutionary. Making the 'forever' change manageable.
I really enjoyed this book and recommended!
This book has changed my life - why wouldn't I vote for it!!
Love this book
Best diet ever. I now have a new healthier way of life.
It's a life changer, so grateful for the new me it allows me to be!
Wonderful, innovative. A new way of life - for life.
this book has changed my life, that of my husband and the lives of my patients.
Loved this book - worked so well for me and think lots more people should give it a try!
great book. excellent information. it works. i have had positive results. read it and do it before you need to for your health.
Very inspirational. Life changing. I feel so healthy.
Life changing book. I have never felt or looked better!
Since beginning the Fast Diet in November, 2013, I have lost 10 kg and my blood pressure has also gone down by 20 points. Intermittent fasting is a life-long commitment for me as a means of maintaining my goal weight, which has never been sustainable on any previous diet.
Absolutely wonderful.
Never thought reaching my ideal weight - losing 6 kg -would be so easy. And keeping them off is easy too.
Feeling much better now.
A book than can change your life and probably make your life longer, healthier and happier.
It is also written in a friendly accessible style but very much founded upon all the most recent research on fasting and the numerous benefits it can bring.
Superb!
This amazing dietary program represents a revolutionary approach to health and longevity! It is transforming the lives of millions of people worldwide.
The only diet that really works long term.
This book has changed mine and my husbands life. When people notice our weight loss we tell them about the Fast Diet and a few have started their own Fast Diet journey. Life changing and so easy to do.
This book changed my life. The End.
Brilliant book, not just a diet book its a good way to change your life for the better, with no pain.
Life changing!
The health messages in this book has taken a second place to the weight loss benefits - and yet the health benefits are so great they should be taught in schools !
Finding this book felt like winning the lottery. Because of it I am no longer worried about dying young and leaving my children without a mother. I can not thank the authors enough.
A way of eating that simply can be followed for a lifetime!
This book has changed my life. I had been trying to shift 11 - 14 lbs post baby weight for 6 years. I would loose a few lbs and be in view of my target and I would loose motivation and enter a downward spiral of weight gain.
With the Fast Diet, on a Fast Day I know that I can have a piece of cake tomorrow if I want it. By just dealing with one day at a time everything seems achievable. I have lost the weight I wanted to and I have kept at the same weight now for 3 months. My husband has lost 3 stone.
We now have a different relationship with food. Enjoying treats but understanding moderation. We actually look forward to our Fast Days on a Monday!
The book is great as it explains the specifics of the diet in detail as well as providing example menus for the day and recipes. Ideal for a starter on the diet as well as a reference to dip into for the more experienced Fat Dieter.
This really is the only diet book you'll ever need!
Help me loose 1.5 stone and maintain my weight.
Absolutely fantastic book that has changed my health and my life!
Great method for stabilising weight, with other benefits likely as well. Nicely written.
Super book. The only 'diet' that has made sense and worked for my husband and I for a long time. We can 'diet' and still enjoy real food and a life - fabulous!